How long is the commute from Thermal, CA?
Workers who live in Thermal, CA take an average of 22.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.7% of workers walk to work.
3.0% work from home.
4.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.0 minutes (±3.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 3.0%
- Households without a car
- 4.8%
How people in Thermal get to work
| Means of transportation | Thermal | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.2% (±10.6 points) | 73.3% | 65.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 21.6% (±10.1 points) | 11.0% | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.0 points) | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.7% (±7.2 points) | 1.2% | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 5.4% (±4.9 points) | 1.5% | 2.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 3.0% (±3.9 points) | 12.3% | 17.2% | 15.1% |
In Thermal, the average commute is lower than in Riverside County (33.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in California (28.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Thermal, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Riverside County (0.7%).
It is not measurably different from California (2.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Riverside County, Thermal ranks 64 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 885 of 1,076.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Thermal
| Vehicles available | Thermal | Riverside County | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% (±5.6 points) | 4.3% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.5% (±12.0 points) | 26.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.1% (±18.4 points) | 36.4% | 36.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 40.7% (±24.3 points) | 33.2% | 25.8% | 21.9% |
In Thermal, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Riverside County (4.3%).
It is not measurably different from California (7.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Thermal
| Thermal | Riverside County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 3.0% (±3.9 points) | 12.3% (±0.3 points) | 17.2% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.2% (±8.7 points) | 97.0% (±0.2 points) | 96.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.2% (±12.8 points) | 93.6% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Thermal, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Riverside County (93.6%).
It is not measurably different from California (93.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Thermal
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal | — | 22.0 minutes (±3.9) | — |
| Coachella | 4.5 mi | 23.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
| Vista Santa Rosa | 4.5 mi | 26.8 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Mecca | 5.1 mi | 27.7 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Oasis | 6.8 mi | 27.4 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| La Quinta | 8.4 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Indio | 9.5 mi | 23.0 minutes (±0.9) | Not measurably different |
| Bermuda Dunes | 12 mi | 20.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Wells | 13 mi | 18.7 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mecca, CA (27.7 minutes), Oasis, CA (27.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Riverside County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Desert Palms | 24.9 minutes (±9.1) |
| 59 | Idyllwild-Pine Cove | 23.4 minutes (±6.2) |
| 60 | Coachella | 23.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 61 | Indio | 23.0 minutes (±0.9) |
| 62 | Mesa Verde | 22.8 minutes (±5.1) |
| 63 | Palm Springs | 22.2 minutes (±1.3) |
| 64 | Thermal | 22.0 minutes (±3.9) |
| 65 | Thousand Palms | 21.9 minutes (±3.6) |
| 66 | Palm Desert | 21.0 minutes (±1.3) |
| 67 | Bermuda Dunes | 20.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 68 | Desert Edge | 20.4 minutes (±2.9) |
| 69 | Cathedral City | 19.9 minutes (±0.8) |
| 70 | Blythe | 19.0 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Riverside County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Thermal is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Thermal
How long is the average commute in Thermal?
Workers who live in Thermal, CA take an average of 22.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Thermal without a car?
4.8% of households in Thermal have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Thermal?
3.0% (±3.9 points) of workers who live in Thermal worked from home, and 84.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thermal CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thermal CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thermal CDP, California
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Thermal CDP, California (place:78456, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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